South Arts
Arts in Rural Places Grant (FY27)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Apr 30, 2027 · 201 days left
- Award size
- $500 – $3,000
- Match ?
- Required: you cover 50% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, County government
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
Your share in dollars
For a $3,000 grant you'd put in about $3,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $6,000.
Based on the funder's stated 50% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.
How this fits you
- Open to: Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Available in Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
About this grant
Fast-turnaround grants for nonprofits and local governments in rural or small communities (cities of 50,000 or fewer) to present a Southern artist with at least two community engagement activities. Requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match, and you must apply at least 60 days before the project.
Official notice: https://www.southarts.org/grants-opportunities/arts-rural-places · Printed from grantme.click/grants/f886ec90-9bfd-4109-b049-5ce8f18e915e
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Apr9
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Apr23
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Apr27
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Apr30
Deadline
From the funder.
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